Discover the Serenity of Chanoyu – The Japanese Tea Ceremony
East-West Chanoyu Center
Step into our peaceful tearooms and let the timeless art of Chanoyu envelop you.
Hear the gentle whisper of water in the iron kettle. Admire exquisite hand-crafted utensils that change with the seasons. Inhale the faint, elegant trace of incense.
Then savor a bowl of vibrant, frothy matcha – our gift to you, made possible by King County 4Culture.
In one visit, the noise of the world fades. You leave restored, centered, and carrying a sense of harmony.
Weekend Tearoom Tours – Free & Open to All
Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00–2:00 PM
February through December (closed holidays & August)
No reservation needed – just come as you are.
Before you go, browse Hosekibako, our charming resale shop filled with Japanese treasures, located on the first floor directly below the tearooms.
Make Chanoyu Part of Your Life
-Join our welcoming community:
Tea Ceremony Instruction – Beginner to advanced, short-term or ongoing
Monthly Matcha Workshops – Master the whisk and discover pure pleasure
Quarterly Kimono Dressing Classes – Exclusive for EWCC students
Seasonal Members’ Tea Gatherings – Intimate, unforgettable experiences
Private Tea Ceremonies – Perfect for individuals, celebrations, or corporate groups
For more than 400 years, Chanoyu has quietly nurtured the art of presence, beauty, and heartfelt hospitality. Today, it remains a living path to balance and joy.
We can’t wait to share it with you.
East-West Chanoyu Center – Where calm begins with a single bowl of tea.
We acknowledge the generous support of King County 4Culture ‘Building for Equity’ funding for the tearoom construction, and ‘Arts Sustained’ support for our program.